French DGA, Safran Complete Test of New Turbine Concept for FCAS Aircraft
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) completed a major test for the development of the engine for the future air combat system (FCAS) the European collaborative stealth aircraft project. As part of the Turenne defense technology project led by the DGA, a prototype derived from the engine of the Rafale...
Rolls-Royce, Japan’s IHI to Develop Future Fighter Engine Demonstrator
Rolls-Royce has teamed up with Japans IHI Corporation to develop and deliver a future fighter engine demonstrator. The engine demonstrator programme will be a critical step forward in enabling the two nations to develop their future fighter aircraft requirements, potentially securing hundreds of future jobs in the UK and Japan, Rolls-Royce...
India's BHEL Signs Engine Deal With Ukroboronprom
India's Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has signed a deal for the local manufacturing of components of marine gas turbine engines manufactured by "Zorya" - "Mashproekt" in India. According to Oleksiy Zhukovets, General Director of Zorya-Mashproekt, the signing of the agreement will increase the competitiveness of the company's products and expand...
NASA Asks GE Aviation to Develop New Compact Engine Core for Single-Aisle...
GE Aviations is partnering with NASA to research advanced engine cores for single-aisle aircraft. As part of NASAs Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project, GE Aviation has been awarded multiple cost-share contracts for engine core development valued at more than $20 million when including both NASA and GE investments
Safran Starts Assembly of Arriel 2E Helicopter Engine in U.S.
Safran has opened a second assembly line at their facility in Grand Prairie, Texas, for the Arriel 2E engine. The first assembled and tested Arriel 2E engines have been delivered to Airbus
Rostec Establishes First Yak-130 Engine Service Center
Russias United Engine Corporation (UEC), a company owned by Rostec, said it opened a new facility to service Al-222-25 engines that power Yak-130 trainer aircraft. “Maintenance of the engine in the place of its operation became possible thanks to the development of the technology of modular replacement of units
Rostec to Test Engines that Power Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 Planes
Rostec-owned United Engine Corporation (UEC) has signed an agreement with S7 Technics on the testing of CFM56 engines that power Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The agreement to test the S7 Technics-repaired power plants from 2022 was signed at the MRO Russia 2021 exhibition
Aeralis and Rolls-Royce Sign Propulsion Agreement at DSEI 2021
Aeralis and Rolls-Royce signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) geared at meeting the propulsion needs of the former's modular jet aircraft at the DSEI exhibition in London. “Yesterday at DSEI 2021 we announced collaboration with Rolls-Royce, a significant step in our journey to redefine aircraft development
HAL, Rolls-Royce Sign Pact to Supply India-made Adour Engine Parts for Global...
Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce for Make-in-India Adour engine parts to support the latter's international defence customer base. “Through this partnership, Rolls-Royce aims to strengthen the ecosystem for Adour engines in India by building on HALs existing capabilities for manufacturing and supporting the Adour engines for Indian customers over several decades
Russian Su-24 Bomber Crashes, Pilots Safe
A Russian Su-24 bomber scheduled to undergo repairs crashed near the city of Perm in the Urals. "On August 27, a Su-24 plane crashed 95 km west of the city of Perm while making a flight to the Aircraft Repair Enterprise for scheduled repairs
India’s HAL Orders Tejas Jet Engines from GE Aviation for INR 5,375...
Americas GE Aviation won a contract valued INR 5,375 Crore (approximately $720 million) from Indian firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the delivery of engines to power Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-1A. Inked on August 17, the deal calls for the supply of 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines and support services
Australian Government Flags Collins Submarine Sustainment as Product of Concern
Airbus Secures €102 Million Contract to Modernize Polish C-295M Fleet
Rolls-Royce holds F130 Engine Critical Design Review for the U.S. Air Force...
U.K. Navy’s Last Trafalgar-class Attack Submarine to be Decommissioned after 34 Years...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...